Cuts and open sores should be kept as clean and dry as possible to avoid infection from contaminated materials; apply antibiotic ointment to reduce infection and seek medical attention if infection is evident

Use repellants containing DEET, Picaridin, or oil from lemon or eucalyptuses (remember that DEET is a powerful chemical that will dissolve plastics and other like materials, so use with caution)

Remove debris from around houses as soon as possible to avoid attracting rodents and snakes